As a Bug/Steel type, Mega Golisopod has 1 weakness, 8 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 7 other Pokémon share the Bug/Steel typing.

Base stats

HP: 75
Attack: 150
Defense: 175
Sp. Atk: 70
Sp. Def: 120
Speed: 40
Total: 630

Mega Golisopod has a base stat total of 630, higher than 95% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (175). With Attack (150) well above Sp. Atk (70), it works best as a physical attacker. At 40 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 75 HP, 175 Defense and 120 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against physical hits.

Mega Golisopod's only ability is Tough Claws.

How to beat Mega Golisopod

The best way to beat Mega Golisopod is with Fire moves, which deal 4× damage.

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Poison moves have no effect on it and Normal, Bug, Steel, Grass, Psychic, Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves are resisted.

Good counters: Heatran hits for 4× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug and Steel moves. Primal Groudon hits for 4× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug and Steel moves. Ho-Oh hits for 4× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug and Steel moves.